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PJ53 PBX

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 PBX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2009 132,866 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 114,591 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 93,202 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 69,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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PJ53 PBX is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ53 PBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ53 PBX registered?

PJ53 PBX is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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